{
  "id": 9923525,
  "title": "Ganesh idol immersions continue on September 26 in Hyderabad as long truck queues clog Tank Bund stretch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/ganesh-idol-immersions-continue-on-september-26-in-hyderabad-as-long",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T06:07:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/ganesh-idol-immersions-continue-on-september-26-in-hyderabad-as-long-truck-queues-clog-tank-bund-stretch/article71511609.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 26, 2026, the Ganesh idol immersion continued in Hyderabad, with a significant backlog of idols still awaiting their final rites at Hussain Sagar. The procession routes leading to the immersion sites were heavily congested, causing traffic jams on major roads. Trucks carrying the idols, along with a large number of devotees and vehicles, contributed to the gridlock, particularly around areas like Mozamjahi Market, Shalibanda, Afzalgunj, Lakdikapul, Himayatnagar, and Tank Bund. Hyderabad Police Commissioner V.C. Sajjanar issued a statement through a video message on X, announcing that traffic restrictions would remain in place throughout the day on major procession routes. Sajjanar advised motorists to avoid these routes unless it was an emergency and recommended postponing journeys or taking alternative roads due to the ongoing immersion processions.",
  "summary": "The heavy movement of trucks carrying idols, along with a large turnout of devotees and vehicles, particularly families arriving in large numbers, slowed traffic movement and contributed to delays in the immersion process",
  "key_points": [
    "Ganesh idol immersion continued on September 26 in Hyderabad.",
    "Long truck queues clogged Tank Bund stretch, causing traffic jams.",
    "Police issued traffic restrictions, advised alternative routes."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu",
        "title": "Belagavi youth drowns during Ganesh idol immersion",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/belagavi-youth-drowns-during-ganesh-idol-immersion",
        "published": "2026-09-26T07:35:08.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}